THEY DID THE IMPOSSIBLE AT SEA! - Ep.41
27 de fevereiro de 2025 · 19 min · 3K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
Andre M Homem de Mello recounts the extreme navigational hazards of the Southern Ocean, specifically the waters surrounding the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and the route to Cape Horn. He identifies the region between the Falklands and the South American continent as more dangerous than the Horn itself, citing unpredictable "freak waves" and the influence of a shallow underwater plateau that disrupts deep-ocean swells.8:39 During a voyage to Antarctica, he encountered seven consecutive days of 70-knot winds followed by two days of 90-knot gusts.3:54 He describes the mechanical failure of a self-tacking staysail, where the hanks detached from the stay during a storm, leaving the sail held only by the halyard and tack.3:13 The discussion highlights the risks of offshore passages, including the physical toll of constant motion, the difficulty of sailing against prevailing trade winds, and the psychological strain of monitoring solo sailors via satellite tracking systems.16:01 The conversation concludes by noting the necessity of robust, well-built vessels for high-latitude sailing and the inherent dangers of attempting to reboard a life raft in heavy seas.7:50
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